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As spring training approaches, the Cincinnati Reds are eager to prove the doubters wrong and show that last year's down season was just a product of an injury-riddled team.

Cincinnati went 76-86 last season, which put the team in fourth place in the National League Central. It was a disappointing result for a team that entered the season with postseason aspirations.

There were plenty of movers and shakers in the MLB offseason this winter, but a few teams may rue the fact that they were unable to strengthen their squads over the past few months. 

When an athlete gets his or her number retired, family, friends and former teammates usually have nothing but kind things to say.

That's not the case with Andy Pettitte.

On Sunday, Josh Pettitte—one of Andy's sons—broke the news that the New York Yankees would be retiring Pettitte's No. 46 in 2015:

Two more former New York Yankees are headed to Monument Park.    

After a long, illustrious and at times controversial career that began in 1995 with the Oakland Athletics, Jason Giambi announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday.

Here’s the first look at the 2015 Lester’s Legends third base rankings.


1. Anthony Rendon, Washington Nationals

Anthony Rendon hit .287 with 111 runs, 21 home runs, 83 RBI and 17 stolen bases last year. Rendon's main position is third base, but he played 28 games last year at second base to give himself positional eligibility and additional flexibility.


2. Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays

It's time for spring training! Pack up your bags, book your flights and head off to Goodyear, Arizona.

The Indians are gearing up for another run at the playoffs in 2015. And this year, the Tribe is gearing up for a run at the American League Central crown, as well. 

“Pitchers and catchers report” may be the most magical words in sports, but there are still some trade rumors to work out before MLB spring training officially gets underway. 

The Philadelphia Phillies are prominent in many of those, but their division rivals, the New York Mets, are as well. Read on for the latest speculation surrounding these National League East teams before spring training begins.

Spring training is finally here, or almost here anyway, as pitchers and catchers are set to report later this week.

Opening Day is still a month-and-a-half away, but just seeing guys playing catch and running around in sunny Arizona or Florida is enough to stir up some excitement in even the most casual of baseball fans, if for no other reason than it's a sure sign spring is right around the corner.

Kris Bryant’s time is now.

There is nothing left for him to prove in the minor leagues, and the Chicago Cubs have made a clear and definitive turn toward competitiveness. Both those reasons ought to point to the 23-year-old uber-prospect being on the team’s Opening Day roster.